The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) legislation comes into force from 25 May 2018. More information about the GDPR is available on the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website: https://ico.org.uk/

Kent Karate Schools (KKS) is committed to process any personal information it holds only in ways that are fair, transparent and meet its legal obligations; in other words, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and its successor the General Data Protection Regulations.

Please read the Kent Karate Schools' Privacy Policy, which sets out how data is used by KKS to supply membership services.

Data Protection Principles

The legislation sets out various data protection principles. These include that personal information is:

Used fairly and lawfully

Used for limited, specifically stated purposes

Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive

Accurate

Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary

Kept safe and secure

Not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection

Kent Karate Schools (KKS) is committed to process any personal information it holds only in ways that are fair, transparently and meet its legal obligations, in other words, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and its successor the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our compliance with data protection.

Data protection principles

The legislation sets out various data protection principles. These include that personal information is:

used fairly and lawfully

used for limited, specifically stated purposes

used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive

accurate

kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary

kept safe and secure

not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection

Information within KKS processes

Legal basis for processing

The legislation requires that there is a clear legal basis for processing personal information. In general, KKS relies on the individual's consent to process their data. Where there are exceptions such as a legal obligation, contractual agreement, KKS's legitimate interest, they will be noted.

Please note that if consent is withdrawn the level of service that we can offer might be severely curtailed.

Learning karate doesn't have to be aggressive or dangerous. Given the right environment, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher and a student with bags of motivation, the experience can be fun, inspirational, and educational…..no matter who you are or what your needsDr Sandra Beale-Ellis 6th Dan,Leading Educationalist & Author / Joint Chief Instructor

Why Join Us?

Established in July 1983, the Kent Karate Schools is Kent's leading

A well established karate school since 1983 offering authentic Japanese karate to all members of the community from busy adults to active kids. Karate, self defence, fitness and anti bullying is taught within a traditional format but using modern educational tools proven and tested. We lead the field in educational karate!

Children's Classes

Children's classes are well structured and are educational

Children's classes are well structured to ensure well disciplined children learning within a fun and enjoyable environment with all coaches qualified to ensure that the child progresses to black belt and beyond. Children with high functioning autism also progress very well within our schools. Educational karate and anti bullying is key.

Adult classes very much follow the Japanese karate training but also include modern concepts and a very effective self defence programme. Adults strive within a friendly and a very supportive environment.

How do the sights, smells, and sounds of a city affect the senses of people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)?

Dr Sandra Beale-Ellis explores the sensory benefits and challenges of cities for people with an ASC and invites readers to understand the different ways in which they can experience a city from a sensory perspective. Sandra, who has been clinically diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome, describes how she experiences the city through the lens of ASC, picking up on things that a neurotypical (non-autistic) person might not. As well as introducing the wonders of the city that neurotypical people rarely see, this book also provides readers who have an ASC with solutions to the negative or overwhelming sensory experiences that a city can bring about. The book covers four main areas of city life: travel, eating out, entertainment and living.

Published by Jessica Kingsley PublishersClick here to order Click here to read about the author

This new book offers a start to finish guide for potential autistic students, their parents and for teachers who are or want to teach students with autism. The book is not about autism theory per se, but is a practical guide aimed at young autistic individuals who want to take up a martial art, but need to know more. It is distinctive in that it also offers parent advice, and has a section specifically for martial arts teachers who are either new to teaching autistic students or would like to expand their knowledge and skills. Author of Autism and Martial Arts: A Guide for Children, Parents and Teachers, is Dr Sandra Beale-Ellis, a 6th Dan in Karate with over twenty years experience of teaching students with and without special needs; fourteen of those specialising in autism. What makes her knowledge unique is that she has been clinically diagnosed with Asperger s Syndrome (a form of autism) and the book comes from both personal experience as a teacher and as a student. It is also based on her doctoral research completed late in 2013; this explored the learning experiences within sport and physical activities including martial arts, of a wide range of autistic individuals. Sandra's Doctorate in Education (Autism) was gained from Sheffield Hallam University where there is a specialist nationally respected Autism Unit. During her study Sandra visited various martial arts clubs to work with their students and conduct her research. Sandra is keen to enable more martial arts clubs to be inclusive across the UK. Autistic students can benefit from the structure and discipline martial arts clubs offer, but it is essential that teachers know what to expect from their students, so that they can plan their classes to suit everyone while knowing how to accommodate any differences. Her experience shows the students want to be taught but parents need to have confidence that a martial art teacher has some knowledge which will help their child. Within her role as Director of a national martial arts governing body Sandra has spoken to many individuals who are interested in expanding their student base to be more inclusive but simply don't know how.

Published by NAKMAS PublishingClick here to order Click here to read about the author